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Building national strength on neighbourhood ties

Social capital, the value derived from interpersonal relationships, a shared sense of identity, and trust within and between various groups in communities, has an important part to play in building national strength. This was the key topic at the NUS Institute of Policy Studies' annual Singapore Perspectives conference on 20 January 2025, where the importance of social capital in an increasingly divided world was discussed, as well as how it has real ramifications on a country’s success in weathering a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic.

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NUS at the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ) opening ceremony

2025 has been designated by the UN as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, sparking worldwide initiatives to raise public awareness of the importance and impact of quantum science. Prof Alexander Ling, a Principal Investigator at NUS’ Centre for Quantum Technologies and Professor in the NUS Department of Physics, joined politicians, Nobel laureates and leading quantum researchers at the opening ceremony held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France, where he participated in a panel discussion on the challenges of developing quantum at scale.

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Sustainability reimagined: NUS students get creative in building a more eco-conscious society

In line with the shared commitment of sustainability, NUS students are empowered to foster ground-up projects and partake in community initiatives to promote a sustainability mindset and sustainable practices. With hostelites spending much of their time on campus, making sustainable living both accessible and engaging is essential. From island-hopping excursions and food rescue operations to swapping fashion items, discover how students from various NUS hostels are learning and inspiring their peers to embrace a sustainable lifestyle!

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Celebrating diverse bonds with mOSAic 2025

mOSAic 2025, a cultural diversity festival organised by the Office of Student Affairs from 5-16 February, kicked off to the theme of “Crossroads”. From vibrant cultural performances and creative showcases to exciting games and mouthwatering traditional food, the event was a true celebration of the melting pot of diverse communities at NUS, providing the opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate differences across cultures while honouring the threads of connection that unite us all.

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DeepSeek – how a Chinese AI company just changed the rules of tech-geopolitics

DeepSeek – how a Chinese AI company just changed the rules of tech-geopolitics

The release of DeepSeek, a Chinese digital product rivalling OpenAI’s ChatGPT, has made waves on the AI scene and beyond, changing the rules of the AI game and with it the rules of techno-geopolitics. Mr Alex Capri, Senior Adjunct Lecturer at the NUS Business School, weighs in on the techno-nationalistic perspective, the ramifications of this latest development on the US-China chip war, and the fragmentation of the international tech landscape into three distinct groups.


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US pullout from WHO opens the door for a new global health order

US pullout from WHO opens the door for a new global health order

In the wake of the US withdrawal from the World Health Organisation (WHO), the loss of US funding is undeniably a major setback for global health policymakers and practitioners worldwide. Prof Teo Yik Ying, NUS Vice-President (Global Health) and Dean of NUS’ Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, shares his insights on the global impact of this development, especially on ASEAN nations, but also analyses how it may be a blessing in disguise if it prompts a shift from the current US-centric model of global health governance to more sustainable and geopolitically resilient global partnerships.


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